Blog feedback and Learner Response

Wajiha GCSE Media blog feedback – October 2022

Work expected:

• First blog questions

• Key Concepts film poster analysis

• Fruit bowl task (Photoshop)

Post this in a new blogpost on your Media blog called ‘October 2022 - Blog feedback and Learner Response’ then complete the LR tasks/questions below.

WWW:

• Wajiha, a brilliant start to Media Studies. Your blog (already) suggests that you have lots of potential to achieve a top grade in this course that you wish to achieve. The key concepts blog demonstrates a lot of detail and your resilience to complete the Photoshop fruit bowl task demonstrates creativity too.

EBI:

• Ensure that you now use media GLoW in your blog work. Always complete the extension work to ensure you achieve a top grade.

LR:

1. Complete the key concepts extension task. See Media Macguffin example to help: https://mediamacguffingcseyear1.blogspot.com/2022/09/gcse-media-key-concepts-blog-task.html

Key concepts extension task:

Language:

This Essence magazine cover is portrayed clearly as a cover as the text is in bold and stands out in the black and white theme, as it is a bright gold colour in contrast to the grey background. The model in this poster (Zendaya) is in the center which draws attention from the person who is reading and it indicates that she is the main focus of the cover. Her name is also big and eye-catching, this was done so that the readers would know who is conveying this message and that she is the model for this cover. Other people involved with the magazine are shown at the side with the main meaning being directly above it, as shown: "BLACK RESILIENCE - 2020: The year that changed everything". It also includes a quote from Zendaya herself- "Seeing black women win, in any form, brings me joy." All aspects of this follow the key connotations and conventions of a magazine cover.

Industries:

"Essence" is a lifestyle magazine which covers fashion, beauty, entertainment and culture. It was first published in 1970 and is owned by Essence Communications which is based in New York City. It has a total circulation of 1,055,117 (2017) and publishes around 6 issues every year. It has been nominated for many awards, including the "GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Magazine Overall Coverage". The editor for this magazine is Susan L. Taylor.

Audience:

The main target audience for the "Essence" magazine is African-American women. This could range from early teenagers to adults, specifically those that are female and within the black community. This was done as the founders of Essence saw black women as an "overlooked demographic" and it was an opportunity to raise awareness for people of colour.

Representation:

The Essence magazine is a huge representation of coloured people, which is very important especially in society and the world we live in today. This is because it's vital for all types of people of all skin colours to be appreciated in every way, and Essence truly captures the beauty of that. It gives off an incredibly important meaning which could help many black women across the world and make them feel seen; especially to those who feel they need to look or be a certain way in order to "fit in". As shown on the cover, the model is mixed race, which breaks the stereotype some may believe makes one "perfect", for example the idea that having light skin and blue eyes is the beauty standard. What's amazing about this magazine is that it makes people feel comfortable and safe in their own bodies and appearance, regardless of what society expects them to look like.